Join Purdue University Fort Wayne:

We are currently seeking a 3rd Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach in our Athletics department. The 3rd Assistant Women's Basketball coach will assist in the development and promotion of a competitive NCAA Division I Women's Basketball program. The pay for this position is $45,920.12 annually.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Assist in the development and promotion of a competitive NCAA Division I Women's Basketball program.
• Understand, follow and enforce all NCAA bylaws, League regulations, and university academic and other policies and procedures.
• Assist as requested with the recruitment of quality players.  
• Assist with the running of practices and practice content.      
• Assist with oversight and monitoring of the academic progress of student-athletes as requested.   
• Reinforce and uphold team rules; behavior guidelines and expectations consistent with university, NCAA and Athletic Department policies.
• Create and foster an environment that promotes the overall health and welfare of student-athletes.
• Assist as requested with the scheduling of contests as needed by the Head Coach.
• Assist with travel arrangements (vehicles, meals, lodging, etc.).
• Assist with any needed coordination of team technical needs, ordering equipment, uniforms, gear and/or supplies. 
• If requested, serve as an instructor for one HPER course per year for the School of Education, including development of course content, materials, evaluation and assignment of grades if requested.
• Support and promote the Athletic Department’s mission, values and principles at public relations functions on campus and in the community.
• Participate in development activities under the direction of the Director of Athletics and/or Head Coach in conjunction with efforts of the Office of Advancement.
• Assume temporary administrative roles as required/needed by the Athletic Department.
• Participate in departmental meetings, searches, committees as requested.
• Actively participate and assist in the evaluation of and formulation of departmental policies as requested.
• As requested, work with marketing to create positive publications benefiting your team, the Athletic Department and the general campus.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree.
• 0-1 year of coaching experience.
• Ability to work nights and weekends consistent with D1 NCAA schedule.
• Working knowledge of NCAA DI rules, fundamentals, techniques, and rules of sport.
• Ability to effectively communicate with student-athletes, faculty, and staff.
• Ability to assist with recruiting under highly selective academic and athletic standards as requested.
• Ability to assist in the assessment of athletic skills and instruct athletes in techniques of sport as requested.
• Ability to assist in the develop game strategies as requested.
• Must have a valid driver's license and remain in compliance with the Purdue University Motor Vehicle Records Check policy.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Collegiate DI level coaching experience, knowledge of NCAA DI rules and some recruiting experience.

Benefits:

• Free tuition through Purdue University Global.
• Fee remission for a traditional Purdue degree for yourself, your spouse, and your child(ren).
• Insurance starts on first day of employment.
• Generous Paid Time Off – additional PTO in December.
• Additional benefit information: https://www.purdue.edu/hr/benewell/

Additional Information:

• Resumes and cover letters that contain portraits or personal information are not permitted.

• Purdue will not sponsor employment authorization for this position.
• A background check and misconduct screen will be required for employment in this position.

Purdue Fort Wayne is an EEO/AA employer.

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